Wicking quick-dry anti-microbial towel

Abstract

A multi-purpose, quick drying towel is provided is comprised of fabrics that use technologies that enable these fabrics to move moisture by means of accelerating capillary action, or wicking. This wicking process spreads the moisture to the surface area of the towel very quickly, moving the moisture away from the body of the user to the surface of the towel where the moisture is able to quickly evaporate. Other features include a lightweight, space saving feature for packing and travel, an anti-microbial feature so the towel is more hygienic, and / or SPF sun protection.

Description

FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0001]Not applicable.REFERENCE TO SEQUENCE LISTING, A TABLE, OR A COMPUTER LISTING APPENDIX[0002]Not applicable.COPYRIGHT NOTICE[0003]A portion of the disclosure of this patent document contains material that is subject to copyright protection. The copyright owner has no objection to the facsimile reproduction by anyone of the patent document or patent disclosure as it appears in the Patent and Trademark Office, patent file or records, but otherwise reserves all copyright rights whatsoever.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0004]The present invention relates generally to towels. More particularly, the invention relates to a multi-purpose, anti-microbial towel that is able to wick moisture to the surface of the towel where the moisture may evaporate quickly.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0005]There are many problems associated with traditional towels. Most are designed strictly for absorption, and they do not dry quickly. Therefore, in the example of a swi...

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Benefits of technology

[0018]To achieve the forgoing and other objects and in accordance with the purpose of the invention, a variety of techniques are described for a multi-purpose, quick drying towel.

[0019]An aspect of the present invention is to provide a multi-purpose, quick drying towel. Embodiments of the present invention are comprised of fabrics that use technologies that enable these fabrics to move moisture by means of accelerating capillary action, or wicking. This wicking process spreads the moisture to the surface area of the towel very quickly, moving the moisture away from the body of the user to the surface of the towel where the moisture is able to evaporate. Other features of various embodiments of the present invention are to provide a lightweight, space saving feature for packing and travel, and an anti-microbial feature so the towel is more hygienic. Other features of various embodiments of the present invention are to provide SPF sun protection in a lightweight towel.

Problems solved by technology

There are many problems associated with traditional towels.

Traditional towels are bulky and require a large amount of room to transport.

Traditional towels also take a considerably longer drying time in a dryer.

Furthermore, traditional towels do not generally stretch.

Bacterial growth encouraged by moisture in the fabric causes many traditional towel fabrics to smell moldy because these fabrics are not able to dry quickly.

However, this technology is not being used in wicking, or moisture management towel applications.

There are towels that are designed to absorb moisture such as, but not limited to, thick terry towel, chamois and microfiber, but none of these types of towels consider the necessity of quick drying for re-use with permanent anti-microbial properties.

Ordinary towels offer a degree of sun protection but they are too hot to use at length because they are quite thick.

However, this technology has not been applied to a towel.

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